DECEMBER 2020
Start Point – Havelock North – Hawkes Bay
Finish Point – Havelock North – Hawkes Bay
Tour Style – Creative Retreat
Accommodation – Boutique Lodge
Meals – As per itinerary
Transport –
Max Group Size – Min 7, Max 10 Guests
FLOX Creative Retreat
DECEMBER, 2020 – 2 NIGHTS
Havelock North
Hand-crafted Stencil Cutting
COMING SOON!
The distinctive work of Hayley (AKA Flox) needs little introduction. Her depictions of ferns, flowers and native birds, blazing with colour and sometimes stretching several metres high, speak louder than words.
We are crazy delighted (hold in the squeals!!) to be able to offer this Creative Retreat with Flox in the Hawkes Bay. You will learn from one of the best in the biz in hands-on workshops over 2 days. Hayley will teach you the fundamental skills of creating your own piece of art, using stencil cutting techniques and exploring the essence of the stencil – how to create, what to cut and what to leave behind. You will be provided with all materials, and will leave the retreat with new creative skills, multiple stencils and ready to frame artworks.
We stay for three nights in a gorgeous property in Havelock North, approx 20 minutes from Havelock North, and 40 minutes from Napier Airport. The property is a stunning private lodge, is a graciously designed French colonial-style homestead set within 16 acres of gardens and grounds close to beautiful sandy beaches and bush reserves.
We are also offering a fabulous Private Guided Wine tour to three of the best – and some of my absolute favourites – wineries with a third-generation New Zealand Winemaker. His Grandparents established the acclaimed Esk Valley Estate Winery in the 1930’s, so I think we will be in good hands!
There will also be ample time to rest, relax, swim in the heated pool, linger in the Hot Tub, or perhaps indulge in a spa session or two.
Flox, getting your Creative on, a gorgeous house to stay in, fabulous Hawkes Bay wines, good food, and great Company.
This is an absolute winner in my eyes!
DATES: TO BE CONFIRMED
04 December 2020 – 06 December 2020
RATES: TO BE CONFIRMED
– from NZD$985 per person Twin Rate
– from NZD$1110 per person Single Rate
*Rates are per person based on:
– Twin Share + En-suite
– Single Room + En-suite.
*A ‘Willing to Share’ for Single Travellers may be possible on this tour.
*Domestic Airfares are not included.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE HAWKES BAY / HAVELOCK NORTH
If you are flying into Napier Airport, you will be transferred to your Lodge in Havelock North if you have requested a taxi/transfer. (approx 40 minutes / POA). If driving, we will give you directions.
Upon arrival at the Lodge, settle into our lovely home-base, where we will stay for the next 2 nights.
This is a stunning destination, located just 20 minutes from Havelock North, and 40 minutes from Napier Airport. Handy to beautiful sandy beaches and bush reserves. Enjoy time at leisure, indulge in the views, have a swim in the heated pool, catch up on some rest. *Jemma & Hayley (Flox) will be at the Lodge ready to meet you.
This evening, meet Jemma, Hayley and your fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink and Dinner.
This is a great way to introduce ourselves and get the lowdown for the next couple of days.
Overnight. (Welcome Drink & Dinner)
DAY 2 – STENCIL ART WORKSHOP, AFTERNOON FREE, DINNER AT BLACK BARN
This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we start our Workshop with Flox.
Time to immerse yourself in creative stenciling with our group of fellow Creatives! Flox will share all of her tips and tricks for getting creative with stencil. Her intricately hand-cut stencils are a labour of love, devoted to honouring the natural world. Teaching workshops has become a natural evolution within Flox’s practice; with 15 years of experience in the game, her Kaupapa (philosophy) in her teaching is to share, inspire and pass on the knowledge that has been gathered across an artistic lifetime.
In this retreat, Flox will teach you the fundamental skills of creating your own piece of art, using stencil cutting techniques and exploring the essence of the stencil – how to create, what to cut and what to leave behind. You will be provided with all materials, and will leave the retreat with new creative skills, multiple stencils and ready to frame artworks.
FYI: There will be no spray painting in this practice. No aprons or anything are needed, its a very clean workshop.
After lunch you have time to relax or continue stenciling.
Hayley will be on hand for a certain amount of time for any questions you may have or help you may need.
You also have the option to indulge in a Massage or Spa this afternoon. *these must be pre-booked. Cape South offer’s relaxation and therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, holistic facials, detox body wraps and scrubs, reflexology, reiki and more. A full menu of treatments will be sent out after Booking.
Early evening we will shuttle to nearby Black Barn Bistro for dinner. *this is an optional dinner. Dinner & drinks to be paid directly to Black Barn.
Black Barn is a produce driven, winery restaurant where Head Chef Jason Brown and his Team are passionate about finding the freshest seasonal ingredients and interpreting them. They source their ingredients directly from small farmers and artisans and learn the story of the produce, so they can share it with you. The dishes are stripped back and elemental, to truly showcase the complexities and brilliance of the ingredients. The bar reflects the best wine and spirits from New Zealand and beyond, from small distilleries to the classics they love.
We return to the Lodge for the night.
Overnight: (B / L / Pre-Dinner Drink)
DAY 3 – DEPART
After a leisurely breakfast, its time to go.. We farewell our fabulous Host and the Lodge.
Those that have requested an Airport transfer will head to the airport.
Till next time Ladies: keep on stencilling!
